At YWCA Australia, we are committed to culturally safe and inclusive practice. In this newly created role, the Coordinator, Cultural Safety will provide leadership, strategic coordination, and expert advice to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety across the Northern Territory region.
About YWCA Australia
For over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our purpose is making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. Learn more about us here.
About this opportunity
The Coordinator, Cultural Safety plays a critical role in strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety across YWCA programs in the Northern Territory. Providing strategic leadership and trusted cultural advice, the role supports culturally responsive practice, policy, and service delivery, and ensures the ongoing implementation and improvement of the YWCA Cultural Safety Framework.
In this role you will:
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Lived Experience
We value the insight that lived experience brings to our work and welcome applicants who feel their personal or community experiences inform their practice. We are committed to providing support for engaging in lived experience work
Questions?
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Rachael Uebergang, General Manager, Northern Territory, E: rachael.uebergang@ywca.org.au & M: 0434 338 900
Thinking of relocating to the Top End?
Whether you're based outside Darwin or considering a lifestyle change, this is your chance to take a meaningful step forward in your career while making a real impact. Additional benefits working in Darwin:
Why The Y?
At YWCA Australia, our culture - The Y Way - is grounded in intersectional feminism and guided by our values: Striving for Equality, Acting from the Heart and Working Better Together.
Our latest culture survey shows that YWCA is a great place to work: 96% of our people feel supported by their team, 95% see our values lived through leadership, and 93% would recommend working here.
Ready to make an impact?
We want to hear from you! Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role!
Applications close at the end of the day on 15 July 2026.
We’re excited to find the right fit and will be reviewing applications as they come in. Submit yours early for priority consideration, as the role may close before the advertised deadline.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
As part of our selection process, preferred candidates are required to complete preemployment screening. This includes a working rights declaration, medical and pre-existing injuries declaration, a valid state based Working with Children Permit (or willingness to obtain one), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Any disclosable outcomes are considered in context and will not necessarily preclude progression.
Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process if you require assistance to fully participate.